Tomlin drops the hammer on on-field issues - rules with an iron fist

[Xc944]

Who was the member here that always said Tomlin was " a great leader of men"

 

[Wingman]

It appears he was relaying a message from the front office. Apparently the Rooneys/Steelers have entered into an agreement to sell their game worn jerseys to an online sports memorabilia dealer.

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/nfl-pittsburgh-steelers-news/2014/10/9/6952145/steelers-licensing-agreement-provides-reason-for-barred-jersey

Another point of interest can be seen in this video. It has to do with the cushion given wide outs by the Steeler Defense. In the video a wide receiver screen is called against James Harrison. Harrison is playing off the wide out who turns and waits for the ball. The distance is about 8 yards, due to pop ups with the viewer when stopped I was not able to check for sure exactly how far off it was prior to Harrison charging the receiver. The receiver was tackled for a loss by Harrison. My point is that James Harrison who is slower than our corner backs can execute this type of coverage so the corners should be able to do so as well. In evaluation of the scheme I would suggest that the problem is more execution than scheme.

 

[t-man]

It appears he was relaying a message from the front office. Apparently the Rooneys/Steelers have entered into an agreement to sell their game worn jerseys to an online sports memorabilia dealer.

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/nfl-pittsburgh-steelers-news/2014/10/9/6952145/steelers-licensing-agreement-provides-reason-for-barred-jersey

Ruh roh, so now do we go on for pages on how the Rooneys are idiots, or is it now ok since it's the Rooneys? Hmmmmmmm?

 

[Wingman]

It is now an event based on other reasons than a form of discipline. Completely removes it from MT and places it in a different file entirely, that of increasing the revenue stream. The Rooney's are just trying to squeeze more money out of folks. I suspect they will have quite a pile of unsold jerseys after the first batch do not sell or possibly they have a deal to sell the whole seasons worth.

 

[Steelz]

Ruh roh, so now do we go on for pages on how the Rooneys are idiots, or is it now ok since it's the Rooneys? Hmmmmmmm?

Like I said earlier, the "fans" here on this site are a joke.

 

[t-man]

It is now an event based on other reasons than a form of discipline. Completely removes it from MT and places it in a different file entirely, that of increasing the revenue stream. The Rooney's are just trying to squeeze more money out of folks. I suspect they will have quite a pile of unsold jerseys after the first batch do not sell or possibly they have a deal to sell the whole seasons worth.

Does that make it any less important to AB? Does that make it any less of an issue? Since when does the head coach of an nfl football team need to explain everything? If coach says we're running today, we're running today. If coach says no jersey swaps, no jersey swaps. All the reasons it was viewed as stupid and horrible are because people here thought it was motivated by Tomlin. Now that's it's the Rooneys, well, heck golly gee, that's different. Do you think the Rooneys are shopping at the thrift store? This being money motivated is arguably dumber than if it was some sort of focus type thing. At any rate, I can tell you the direction this whole thing is going to take now, and for the most part, it's suddenly going to be a non story.

Joe

 

[Wingman]

Does that make it any less important to AB? Does that make it any less of an issue? Since when does the head coach of an nfl football team need to explain everything? If coach says we're running today, we're running today. If coach says no jersey swaps, no jersey swaps. All the reasons it was viewed as stupid and horrible are because people here thought it was motivated by Tomlin. Now that's it's the Rooneys, well, heck golly gee, that's different. Do you think the Rooneys are shopping at the thrift store? This being money motivated is arguably dumber than if it was some sort of focus type thing. At any rate, I can tell you the direction this whole thing is going to take now, and for the most part, it's suddenly going to be a non story.

Joe

Joe it seems interesting that you state the obvious and still fail to see the significance of it.

It is not just no longer attributed to MT it also eliminates the event as being a rather silly attempt at discipline because it was not. That eliminates all the negativity associated with this event that was attributable to MT. Now all of the negativity will be passed on to the ownership who is just trying to squeeze a few more dollars out of the team. As to the significance of the event to the players it is likely to still be a non event as most of them can afford the increased cost of the jersey or they will just stop doing it. It was a non issue to me anyway as I failed to see it as having any value as a form of discipline and it does not change my opinion of MT one way or the other.

 

[Bigappleyinzer]

This thread is freggin hilarious- kind of a microcosm of the SN board

8:00am- Tomlins idea to stop jersey swap-

"Mr. Cool Shades", "Not a leader", inevitably something about Cowher...

4:00pm- said swap decision came from up above

 

[Ron Burgundy]

It is now an event based on other reasons than a form of discipline. Completely removes it from MT and places it in a different file entirely, that of increasing the revenue stream. The Rooney's are just trying to squeeze more money out of folks. I suspect they will have quite a pile of unsold jerseys after the first batch do not sell or possibly they have a deal to sell the whole seasons worth.

Or all those Sweed and Mendenhall jerseys.

 

[6Lombardis]

Sorta like the "fans" on this site.


Now lets all get pissed off Tomlin wants his players to focus on winning and not all the extra stuff. No wonder no one's posting here anymore.

Exactly........

 

[Drink IRON City]

Like I said earlier, the "fans" here on this site are a joke.

I hope you don't mean each and every one???? Thats the thing about clumping and groups, you bring things in, on everyone, intentional or not. If I'm included, then FY, as would be said by many here. "Some fans", may have been more appropriate instead of "the fans". I hear your point, just don't like the taste.


Salute the nation

 

[topseed]

If the mandate came from higher up, why would Tomlin still allow the activity at all, even if it was discreet?

Makes no sense.

 

[JJ_Steel]

If the mandate came from higher up, why would Tomlin still allow the activity at all, even if it was discreet?

Makes no sense.

Because the moron is a players coach to his core

 

[Steelerfan]

Who would want a game-worn jersey anyway? I imagine it must smell really bad. Yuck.

 

[Omar10213245]

This thread is freggin hilarious- kind of a microcosm of the SN board

8:00am- Tomlins idea to stop jersey swap-

"Mr. Cool Shades", "Not a leader", inevitably something about Cowher...

4:00pm- said swap decision came from up above

.gifs and youtube vids are a great way to respond when you cant really rebut anything of substance in a thread.

 

[hamster]

I think it is a good way to stop the spread of ebola. Good thinking MT.

 

[Superman]

I think it is a good way to stop the spread of ebola. Good thinking MT.

he likes how you think, hamster!

 

[Drink IRON City]

I would think if the players swapping the jerseys would company it with $300.00 cash, there would be NO conflict. It's about the money and game worn jerseys. Front office decision, Tomlin just the messenger. (message could have been handled better) What about Antonio? He should have kept his mouth shut as this was an in house thingy. Just a point of view.


Salute the nation

 

[Bigappleyinzer]

.gifs and youtube vids are a great way to respond when you cant really rebut anything of substance in a thread.

Really, breh?

Is my point THAT difficult to decipher? Do 5 second GIF's ruin your concentration that effectively?


You know what?! Dont answer that. Please spare us another one of your sarcastic post lacking any substance or humor.

Just enjoy this gif...

 

[Drink IRON City]

Really, breh?

Is my point THAT difficult to decipher? Do 5 second GIF's ruin your concentration that effectively?


You know what?! Dont answer that. Please spare us another one of your sarcastic post lacking any substance or humor.

Just enjoy this gif...

Remind me not to get you pissed at me......... In general terms, good BaBoOm



Salute the nation

 

[hamster]

he likes how you think, hamster!

If he uses that line in his presser, you know where it came from.

 

[antdrewjosh]

Good reason for swap ban

The reason Mike Tomlin banned players from trading their jerseys after Steelers games is simple: They don’t have enough jersey inventory for many of their players to keep giving them away.

 

[ark steel]

Joe it seems interesting that you state the obvious and still fail to see the significance of it.

It is not just no longer attributed to MT it also eliminates the event as being a rather silly attempt at discipline because it was not. That eliminates all the negativity associated with this event that was attributable to MT. Now all of the negativity will be passed on to the ownership who is just trying to squeeze a few more dollars out of the team. As to the significance of the event to the players it is likely to still be a non event as most of them can afford the increased cost of the jersey or they will just stop doing it. It was a non issue to me anyway as I failed to see it as having any value as a form of discipline and it does not change my opinion of MT one way or the other.

A lot of game used memorabilia is sold by team to raise charity dollars, although I don't know if all of it is. So, it may not be as simple as squeezing more cash into the Rooney's pockets and may be a method of raising charity $. Could be both.

 

[blitzburghv5]

I love the Steelers. I just think Tomlin is weak. He's in way over his head and has no idea how to fix things other than befriending the players. That's lead to an erosion of his authority. Every week he talks about accountability and responsibility but the team lacks leadership. That's the major problem with the program right now.

I'm not saying he can't improve, but it certainly does seem as though he's had enough time to figure out the job description.

Elaborate on this "befriending". Give an example of Tomlin "befriending" his players.

 

[antdrewjosh]

Elaborate on this "befriending". Give an example of Tomlin "befriending" his players.

Apparently he took a selfie with Harrison. WTF was he thinking. Next thing you know he will be kissing them after TDs.